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Articles related to "Kayaks"
How to Select a Kayak Paddle Kayak paddles come in a variety of sizes, shapes and prices. Here's how to choose the one that's right for you and your kayak. how to pick a kayak paddle • kayak paddle selections • difference between whitewater and touring paddles • tips for selecting kayak paddles • whitewater kayak paddles
Power Boats and Kayaks As boaters, we share the water with other types of operators. Powerboats and kayaks share the same areas and need to know more about each other. kayaks • kayaks and powerboats • kayak safety • boating safety • watercraft operations
Gifts for Kayakers and Canoeists A few gift ideas for the kayak or canoe paddler in your life. These are kayak and canoe gifts suitable for many occasions. kayaking gifts • canoeing gifts • paddlers gifts • boating gifts • alaska kayak trips
Kayaking on the Bay
Before the cold winter weather arrives, why not go for an adventurous kayaking trip just north of San Francisco.
Kayaks A brief introduction to kayaks and their history kayaking • kayak • canoe • paddling • american canoe association
Walking, Hiking, Biking and Kayaking Washington Washington is a beautiful state with varied terrain available to the many hikers, bikers, swimmers, horseback riders and others to enjoy. Start here for some great links on where to "walk Washington." walk • wa • state • columbia • plateau
Kayak Lessons for Beginners All day lessons on the quiet waters of Forge Pond in New Jersey teach beginning kayakers basic skills and boat safety. kayaking • beginning kayaking • kayaking lessons • jersey paddler • learn to kayak
Adventure Olympians Win Gold
As the 2000 Olympics come to an end, adventure athletes have proven that their sports are worth gold. olympics • sydney • moutain bike • sailing • canoe
Adventurers Attack Folsom Lake
On August 18, 2002, over 1,000 competitors kayaked, ran, mountain biked and performed "special tests" in an effort to win the Hi-Tec Adventure Race, which was held at Folsom Lake, CA. adventure sports • athletes • kayak • run • mountain bike
Anatomy of a Sea Kayak Sea kayaks have several important features of interest to paddlers. Here is a description of the basic components found in a sea kayak. anatomy sea kayaks • watertight compartments • boat cockpits • parts rudder deck construction • lifting toggle
Building Flexibility for Kayaking Upper and lower body stretching sessions before kayaking can improve flexibility, range of motion and overall performance for this water activity. kayaking • paddling • stretching • stretches • flexibility
Set a World Record in Your Canoe: Fun on Ohio Waterways Come Saturday, May 19, there will be a whole bunch o’ canoes on Hinkley Lake. Check out this event, and learn more about Ohio’s Waterways. canoe • kayak • waterways • boat • boating
Skamokawa's Paddle Center and Estuary Program This kayaker's dream place in on the southern tip of Washington State on the Lewis and Clark Columbia River Water Trail. kayak • estuary • lewis and clark • columbia • columbia river
Tips for Responsible Kayaking Good paddlers boat responsibly to prevent accidents, respect property and the environment, and avoid conflicts with other boaters. safe kayaking • safe canoeing • safe paddling • ethical kayaking • leave no trace
Training for Adventure Racing
Ready to make the leap from triathlons to adventure races (the off-road type of triathlon) or go from just running, biking or kayaking to combing all three into one event. Learn what it takes to train for your first adventure race! adventure race • kayak • mountain bike • run • outdoors
Dominican Republic: Raft & Kayak Whitewater rafting / kayaking trips on the Dominican Republic's Rio Yaque, the longest river in the Caribbean: Raft or kayak Class II-IV whitewater rapids in the DR! dominican republic adventures • whitewater rafting in the dominican republic • dominican republic kayaking • whitewater rapids in the dominican republic • kayaking in the dominican republic
East Coast Canoe & Kayak Festival Every year, paddlers in dorky clothing from all over the world flock to the James Island County Park for a weekend of classes, demonstrations, food and fun. east coast canoe & kayak festival • canoe • kayaking • paddle sports • greenland boats
First Paddle My entry into the world of whitewater paddling river kayaking • whitewater • spring and summer recreation • boating
Kayak Fishing is Green Boating The fishing kayak makes for a green sport. It creates no greenhouse gas emissions, uses no gasoline, requires no boat insurance, and it can be carried on a hybrid SUV. kayak fishing • greenhouse gas emissions • hybrid suv • boat insurance • gps tracking devices
Kayak NJ-Paddling Barnegat Bay An all-day kayak excursion on the protected waters of Barnegat Bay was both challenging and relaxing. jersey paddler • kayak east • kayak barnegat bay • paddle barnegat bay • great blue heron
Kayak Ohio-A Day on Dillon Lake Dillion Lake in Zanesville, Ohio offers a variety of amenities for both power and paddle boaters. dillon lake ohio • dillon lake zanesville • dillon dam • fishing dillon lake • kayaking dillon lake
Like a hole in the head: taking on another sport Do you have too many sports? If the weight of all your gear is dragging you down, you too may be a sport-a-holic. A light look at loving the outdoors a little too much... climbing • biking • trail running • caving • rock climbing
New Adventures Sports Sites Hit the Web
From kayaking to mountain biking, these sports are exploding on the Web as new adventure sports sites launch. mountain biking • sailing • kayaking • sports • adventure
Paddling the Upper San Juan River: solitude at last Sure, the Sand-Island-to-Clay-Hills stretch is a great and scenic ride, but can you stand the company?? A quick primer on running this free-flowing desert river - with the solitude you crave san juan river • rafting and kayaking • utah river running • blm rivers permit guidelines • desert rivers
Carvings at Mine Bay, Lake Taupo Explore the beautiful wilderness and native Maori culture with a visit to the carvings at Mine Bay, in the North Island of New Zealand. new zealand • maori • north island • kayak • sea kayak
Secrets of Booking Good Flights Smart Senior Travelers Booking Online Delve into Details at Specialized Websites Before Choosing an Airline, a Seat, Airport or Specific Route on next trip bad airlines • kayak.com • farecast.com • flightstats.com • seatguru.com
Some Watery Activities in Sarasota, Florida Visit the aquarium and meet some manatees (sea cows), take a cruise in Myakka to watch the birds or take a leisurely sightseeing cruise on Sarasota Bay. mote marine laboratory • sea cows • myakka river habitat • canoeing and kayaking • florida sunset
What are: Action Sports? A brief definition of "Action Sports" action sports • extreme sports • bmx • motocross • motox
What is: Extreme Sports? A brief definition of extreme sports extreme sports • action sports • adventure racing • bmx • motox
An Island Paradise Find out why you should head for the coastal waters of British Columbia, Canada. pender • maine • galiano • saltspring • hornby
Adventure Cruise Adventure Cruises are just the thing for those who sneer at the rigors of shuffleboard. fibreglass injection moulding • kaibu • jay johnson • bob hunter • kaimbu
Costa Azul - An Adventure in Paradise Second in series of destination articles in and around Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. getaway • resort • vacation • puerto vallarta • mexico
Paddling Glen Canyon Take a relaxing and HIGHLY scenic float trip beneath vertical sandstone cliffs on the Colorado River. No permit needed! No Fees. Everything you need to know... boating • kayaking • canoeing • rafting • colorado river
Profiles of Adventure Travelers: Innovation on the Edge Q: What are people with disabilities doing in the area of adventure travel and extreme sports? A: Almost everything! adaptive equipment • wheelchairs • kayaking • hang gliding • disabled pilots
River Fishing for Smallmouth Bass A kayak, a spin casting rod, and a crawfish lure add up to a fun fishing trip on a small river. catching smallmouth bass in a river • fishing kayak • crawfish lures • tube baits • spin casting tackle
Togo Wins First Ever Olympic Medal Benjamin Boukpeti of Togo demonstrates what the Olympics are all about as he comes third in the men's singles kayak slalom, and yet ,celebrates like he had won the gold. togo wins first ever olympic medal • boukpeti shines in men's singles kayak slalom • lefevre and kauzer struggle • alexander grimm wins gold • benjamin boukpeti claims bronze
Weekend Getaway to La Jolla, CA Making plans for a California vacation? Include a visit to La Jolla, just north of San Diego where you will find a beautiful and relaxing setting by the sea. la jolla • la jolla weekend getaway • the jewel • la jolla beach and tennis club • kayak
BIRDS OF A FEATHER If you are planning a trip to Victoria British Columbia, you may want to consider staying at Birds of a Feather Bed and Breakfast. Hosts Annette and Dieter have a way of making their guests feel right at home. Your stay here will certainly be a memorable one. victoria british columbia • birds of a feather bed and breakfast • migratory bird sancturary • hosts • breathtaking
Choco, Colombia's Pacific Coast Choco remains largely unvisited and unknown by visitors to Colombia and Colombians alike, now is the time to visit. colombia's pacific northwest • humpback whales in colombia • travelling in choco • bahia solano colombia • surfing in colombia
Paddle Sports in South Carolina Take time to visit South Carolina and enjoy what many think is the best place on earth for paddle sports like canoeing and kayaking. south carolina kayaking • south carolina paddling paradise • palmetto state paddling • scppa • south carolina professional paddlesports associati
Primal Quest is Coming 10 days of mountain biking, hiking & orienteering? Primal Quest offer the ultimate in extreme sports competition. This year Primal Quest is taking Utah to the extreme. primal quest • extreme sports • expedition race • adventure race • mountain biking
The Hiawatha Paddling Festival Take time in September to visit the Les Cheneaux Island Community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and enjoy paddling in Lake Huron. hiawatha paddling festival • michigan upper peninsula • les cheneaux island community • cedar campus • lake huron
Wekiwa Springs State Park Florida's Wekiwa Springs State Park is an oasis of opportunity for campers, hikers, and backpackers, as well as anyone who enjoys activities in the great outdoors. wekiwa springs state park • wekiva river • rock springs run • florida • camping
What Is: Expedition Race? A brief definition of expedition races expedition race • adventure race • primal quest • eco-challenge • extreme sports
2006 Article Index A quick-look reference to all Extreme Sports articles by Jodi Gallegos for the year 2006. extremesports.suite101 article index • extreme sports articles • bmx • motox • expedition racing
Great Deals on Temptation Island Make reality TV your reality with a trip to Belize's Temptation Island. Find out what draws people to the island and then plan your trip with one of the hot travel deals available this summer. belize • san pedro • ambergris caye • temptation island • mata chica
Why Learn a New Sport? Taking up an outdoor sport may seem scary. Read this article and close the confidence gap! people • often rule • out • outdoor • sports from the get go
Camping the Bruce Peninsula Between Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, this narrow promontory boasts extraordinary scenery, geology and plant life along the northern extent of the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve. bruce peninsula • cyprus lake • campground • lake huron • georgian bay
Experiencing South Carolina's First National Park: Part II In November, 2003 President George W. Bush signed legislation which officially designated 22,000 acres of old-growth flood plain forest about 30 minutes outside of Columbia, SC as the nations newest national park. Congaree National Park (formerly named Congaree Swamp National Monument) is South Carolina's first national park and it is the 57th area to be designated as a national park nationwide. One late afternoon in May I had the chance to experience this national treasure and in this article which is Part II of a series, I record my experiences during my first short hike in this wild and scenic national park. congaree • congaree national park • congaree swamp national monument • national park • old-growth forest |
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